Posted by judy1 on August 31, 2000, at 1:48:59
In reply to Re: Started on Depakote, any advice? » judy1, posted by Greg on August 30, 2000, at 18:42:31
Hi Greg,
750mgs/day is about right, but of course it depends on what your blood levels turn out to be. When I was hospitalized with a manic episode I was given a loading dose of 2000mgs and gradually tapered down. Have you been dxed with an anxiety disorder? If so, klonopin works fairly well and some pdocs feel it also has mood stabilizing qualities. The nausea should abate as your body acclimates; let me know what your blood levels turn out to be. Also depakote has recently been forced to post a warning about possible pancreatitis complications (which can be fatal), so another incentive to be monitored and also discuss the symptoms with your pdoc. Take care.
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